Boosted Board VS OneWheel

@njcustom We went on our fastest run yet on our last meetup (that will be in my next edit). Three of us rode the Santa Monica boardwalk at top (recommended) speed, fighting pushback the whole way. It was really fun, but also pretty scary.

Do you always make a cool ass video after every meet? I don't want to miss any screen time haha.

Haha, thanks! Yeah, so far, I've made a video after every one, and I'll probably keep doing it. I have almost as much fun editing them as the meetup (almost!). I think they're definitely getting better as my editing skills and our riding abilities get better.

@thegreck just got a phantom 4.. It blew my expectations away after playing with it.. I've flown it a mile out sitting in my back yard at 200ft with trees and houses in the way.. It's really unbelievable lol

I own both a Boosted and OW. They are both very fun boards that cost basically the same and are built to a very high standard. The biggest difference really is where the fun lies in each. The thrill of riding a boosted comes from the massive torque and acceleration it provides as well as high speed carving. Due to the relatively small size of longboard wheels, the pavement needs to be very smooth and in good condition to really enjoy the ride. The OW is fun in an entirely different aspect. For me, it’s more about technical riding at slower speeds (10-12mph max). Taking the OW through an off-road trail or obstacle is always a blast and being able to turn around on a dime opens up areas to ride that the boosted could only dream of. The air filled tire of the OW rolls right over pavement imperfections and terrain that will stop the boosted in it’s tracks. Also due to the larger battery and slower speed of the OW, I’ve noticed the range is easily 2 or 3 miles better than what is capable of a Boosted riding at full speed. Overall if I had to summarize them in one sentence: the boosted is a jet plane/ferrari while the OW is a helicopter/jeep.

I come from electric skateboard backround.
Started many years ago with the 50lbs E-Glide and then the lighter ones..
If I were to summarize the OW in one word, it would be Smoothness.
Of course there are bunch of other factors that makes OW what it is.
When they ask me, how do you turn?
I just say, you just think about it.
I don't do dirt and grass much, nor I go above 9-10 mph and I still enjoy the heck out of it.
Something about the ride that just 'does it"...

@rockandroll21 I don't know about you, but I come across bumps, cracks, and other obstacles in my city. I know my Onewheel can handle most situations I come across and if not I can maneuver around them pretty well. I don't think I could say the same about electric longboards. At the end of the day, I look for excuses to ride my Onewheel. Riding the Onewheel feels like an extension of the body because you control it with your feet and your legs. You lean into turns with your shoulders. It is invigorating.